Yolunda Armstrong came here for her career, and found a community
Yolunda Armstrong’s influences are layered like the floors of a hotel. First floor: her mother, telling her you have to give back to your community even if you’re living in the projects. Second floor: her dad, who’s never too busy to carve out an hour on Wednesday night to spend time with his
Housing symposium examines federal funding pinch
For Charlottesville, the shortage of affordable and public housing is a problem that must be tackled, and it’s an uphill battle. That’s the message delivered at a summit on housing issues at the Boar’s Head Inn on Friday, June 14, where federal, state, and local officials met to discuss the
One year on: What’s changed at UVA since the meltdown over Dragas-gate?
This story’s publication date marks a year to the day that UVA’s Board of Visitors defied public outcry for the reinstatement of ousted president Teresa Sullivan by holing up in the Rotunda for 11 hours and doubling down on its decision to force her out. It took eight more days for the
Into the bookless future: As the county invests $20 million in new construction, libraries come to a fork in the road
The universe (which others call the Library) is composed of an indefinite, perhaps infinite number of hexagonal galleries.–Jorge Luis Borges, “The Library of Babel” In September, Albemarle County will open a library in a brand new building in Crozet. Between now and then, it will also begin a
What’s coming up the week of June 17?
Each week, the news team takes a look at upcoming meetings and events in Charlottesville and Albemarle we think you should know about. Consider it a look into our datebook, and be sure to share newsworthy happenings in the comments section. The Charlottesville City Council meets at 7pm
Primary tie-breaker: Fenwick beats Bellamy by five votes
Bob Fenwick is officially on the ballot for the November City Council election, having beaten fellow Democrat Wes Bellamy for the spot by five votes after a dramatic second-place tie on Tuesday. “It’s the darndest thing I’ve ever been through, I know that for a fact,” Fenwick said after the
What’s Happening at the Jefferson School City Center?
Women will be celebrating the many ways they have turned their live challenges into positive change tomorrow (Saturday), June 15 at The Women’s Initiative at the Jefferson School City Center. From 4:30 to 6:30 pm, writers and supporters will honor the women essayists who shared personal stories
City approves master park plan with five-mile commuter loop
The City of Charlottesville acquired the last parcel of a 40-acre tract of parkland along Meadow Creek early this year, and with City Council’s go-ahead, trail planner Chris Gensic can’t wait to get his hands on it. Last week, Council unanimously approved the Department of Parks and
Commonwealth’s attorney clears boy, parents in Crozet shooting
Albemarle County Commonwealth’s Attorney Denise Lunsford has determined that the 10-year-old Crozet girl who was shot to death by her brother in their living room last month was killed accidentally. According to a legal analysis Lunsford delivered to Albemarle County Police Chief Colonel Steve
Green happenings: Charlottesville environmental news and events
Each week, C-VILLE’s Green Scene page takes a look at local environmental news. The section’s bulletin board has information on local green events and keeps you up to date on statewide happenings. Got an event or a tip you’d like to see here and in the paper? Write us at news@c-ville.com.
Councilors say city utility fees are becoming too big a burden for residents
The Charlottesville City Council adopted rates for the city’s three public utilities for the coming fiscal year last month, and the numbers weren’t dire: Water and wastewater rates are up, but they’re offset by a slight drop in gas prices. But two Councilors still aren’t content. Dave Norris
Szakos top vote-getter, Bellamy and Fenwick tie in Democratic primary
Update: After a two-hour electoral board meeting this morning, Bob Fenwick and Wes Bellamy remain in an effective tie for the number-two spot on the Democratic ticket for Charlottesville City Council. “I thought the drama was over yesterday,” Fenwick said in the registrar’s
Local group Sisters Conquering Cancer reaches out to underserved populations
When Anita Jacobson was diagnosed with breast cancer a year and a half ago after a routine mammogram, she said fear didn’t even cross her mind. Despite having lost family members and two close friends to different forms of the disease, she said she left the doctor’s office with a plan to face
The Education Beat: Price of lab projects up, students on the school board
C-VILLE is partnering with Charlottesville Tomorrow to bring you the latest local education news—briefs from school board meetings, updates from the classroom, and interviews with educators. Look for our first Education Beat in Tuesday’s paper. Price tag of Buford’s science labs doubles
Dumler’s out—what’s next?
Eight months after his felony sexual assault arrest, four months after he pleaded guilty to misdemeanor sexual battery, and just five days after a judge denied a petition to force him out of office, Scottsville representative Chris Dumler announced his resignation from the Albemarle County
What’s Happening at the Jefferson School City Center?
The African American Heritage Center at the Jefferson School City Center will have a new exhibition in the Contemporary Gallery this week. The Caesar Morton show has come down and is being packed up, and Lola Flash’s photography will soon grace the walls. The show is called (sur) passing and
To the polls Tuesday: Democratic primary recap
The Democratic primary is Tuesday, June 11, and besides the statewide contests for Lieutenant Governor and Attorney General (in which Albemarle residents will cast votes, too), Charlottesville voters will select Democratic candidates for three upcoming races in November: Commonwealth’s
Ask Betty: Recycle me!
Teri Kent runs Charlottesville’s Better World Betty, a non-profit organization and online resource for locals looking to shrink their impact on the environment. Every month, Betty—Kent’s ’50s-housewife-meets-earth-goddess alter ego —answers the most burning eco-questions from our readers about
Chris Dumler resigns from Board of Supervisors
Albemarle County Supervisor Chris Dumler has resigned from the Board of Supervisors, despite saying last week after surviving a petition effort to remove him from the Board that he planned to keep serving. Dumler was absent at the start of the county’s regular meeting Wednesday morning, but
Green happenings: Charlottesville environmental news and events
Each week, C-VILLE’s Green Scene page takes a look at local environmental news. The section’s bulletin board has information on local green events and keeps you up to date on statewide happenings. Got an event or a tip you’d like to see here and in the paper? Write us at news@c-ville.com. Road